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Gene Krupa snare? Last viewed: 11 minutes ago

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I just picked up this 70's Slingerland snare the other day. It is cleaning up really nice. I think it is the Gene Krupa snare 6.5x14 chrome over brass. It was missing its butt piece and the round knob on the throwoff. I have located a butt for it from Blair. He has a whole throw he could sell to but if I can get just the knob first I prefer to do that. If anyone has a knob they would sell that would be great. A few pics below of what I have and of the snare not all the way put together yet.

thanks

Curtis

Posted on 14 years ago
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That's a good looking shell, Curtis !!

Chances are if you find a knob, it's not going to work anyhow.

It will be falling off, like the original one did.

A few folks have posted repair attempts for this, and I don't think any have been successful for long, as best I remember. I hope I'm wrong about that, but that is how I remember it.

Looking for a complete strainer, or ponying up $100 to Jim Petty for his guaranteed repair/repro might be your options here.

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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Hey Curtis. Is this going to be a collector drum or a players drum? That is an awesome drum you have there in the making. Good luck.

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Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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Very nice shell, looks to be cleaning up quite nicely!

I did see a complete zoomatic strainer on Ebay...bidding up to $22.50 with a little over 4 days left.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110698589848&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Might be the way to go if you are trying to restore back to full original.Coffee Break2

Candy Apple Red 1982 DB Tama Superstar 14 pc.
'59 Slingerland Radio King Red Glass Snare 14 x 5
'69 Rogers Chrome 5-Line Dyna Snare 14 x 5 (Sold)
'67 Slingerland Sound King 14 x 5 Snare (Sold)
'73 Slingerland Super Sound King 14 x 5 Snare (Sold)
'68 Slingerland 10-Lug Aluminum 14x5 Snare (Sold)
'68 Rogers Dayton COB Powertone Snare 14 x 5 (Sold)
Tama Superstar Candy Apple Red Snare 14x6 1/2 (Sold)
Tama Superstar Candy Apple Red Snare 14x6 1/2 w/o Muffler

All Zildjian, all the time!
Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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I am going to play the heck out of this thing. I would like to keep it original if possible. Excited to hear it altogether. I may just have to get the whole zoomatic piece from Blair.

Kev who is Jim Petty and what does he do with these?

Thanks everyone.

Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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JP2 Creations is Jim' store.

He does wonderful, very close to exact reproductions of a lot of sought after parts.

He charges a premium price for his work, but it is excellent.

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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I may be way off, but didn't GK use wood snares? Or, (and perhaps) is it a signature series model. Not that versed in Slingerland, but I thought Gene used only wood (maybe that was earlier on?).

Anyway, sweet-looking shell. I'd love to have a vintage 6 1/2" deep, COB snare. Best of luck on your knob search.

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 14 years ago
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Well I got a new zoomatic and butt today. Got them both on tonight. Just need to get the tension rods and a head for it tomorrow and I will have this puppy up and running. Any recommendations for heads?

Posted on 14 years ago
#8
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Can't wait to see pics! For heads, I would defer to the experts on here.

Candy Apple Red 1982 DB Tama Superstar 14 pc.
'59 Slingerland Radio King Red Glass Snare 14 x 5
'69 Rogers Chrome 5-Line Dyna Snare 14 x 5 (Sold)
'67 Slingerland Sound King 14 x 5 Snare (Sold)
'73 Slingerland Super Sound King 14 x 5 Snare (Sold)
'68 Slingerland 10-Lug Aluminum 14x5 Snare (Sold)
'68 Rogers Dayton COB Powertone Snare 14 x 5 (Sold)
Tama Superstar Candy Apple Red Snare 14x6 1/2 (Sold)
Tama Superstar Candy Apple Red Snare 14x6 1/2 w/o Muffler

All Zildjian, all the time!
Posted on 14 years ago
#9
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I have a coated Ambassador topside and Hazy snareside on mine and I'm very happy

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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